PSYB01H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Behavioral Neuroscience
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Learning objectives: explain reasons for understanding research methods, describe the scientific approach to learning about behaviour, and contrast it with pseudoscientific research, define and give examples of the four goals of scientific research in psychology: description, prediction, determination of cause, and explanation of behaviour, compare and contrast basic and applied research (lo 1) Uses of research methods: understanding research methods can help you become an informed consumer, a background in research methods will help you read scientific reports critically, evaluate the methods employed, and decide whether the conclusions are reasonable, understanding research methods can give you a competitive edge in a variety of career paths, understanding research methods can help you participate in public policy debates, understanding research methods can help you evaluate the efficacy of programs in which you may choose to participate or that you may implement in your community.
